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03/2026

SPX FLOW acquired by ITT

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery EV 3b - 100b USD

Context

ITT Inc. has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of SPX FLOW from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. This transformative strategic transaction follows a highly successful take-private phase, during which the organization underwent significant operational professionalization and commercial optimization. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of technical complementarity between the two portfolios, specifically uniting the target’s specialized mixing and thermal technologies with the acquirer’s established global industrial presence. By incorporating this technical leader, the organization significantly reinforces its position in high-growth, resilient end markets such as health and nutrition. The partnership is designed to leverage the acquirer’s industrialized scale and procurement resources to accelerate the target’s international development. This integration facilitates the creation of a differentiated global champion in fluid handling, providing the strategic depth and technical operational depth required to address complex global industrial challenges. This move solidifies the group’s standing as a primary enabler of technological advancement in the process technology sector.

Lone Star Funds had previously taken control of the company during an LBO in 2022.

SPX FLOW, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (10.9x).

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Target

SPX FLOW is a premier technology organization dedicated to the design and supply of highly engineered process solutions. The entity’s business model is centered on high-performance liquid handling and thermal systems, specializing in mixing, blending, separation, and heat transfer technologies. Its value proposition lies in providing technical durability and industrialized reliability to essential markets such as health, nutrition, and general industry. Strategically, the firm focuses on technical operational depth across more than 25 countries, serving as a primary technical partner for global food and pharmaceutical producers. By integrating advanced process engineering with a customer-centric innovation culture, the organization facilitates structural efficiency in complex manufacturing environments. The firm prioritizes the professionalization of its commercial organization to maintain its status as a market leader in specialized fluid management.

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Other operations with SPX FLOW

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sector, Deal Context)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
04/2022LONE STAR FUNDSSPX FLOWUNITED STATESIndustrial Equipment

SPX Flow has been acquired by Lone Star Funds. The transaction marks the transition of SPX FLOW from a publicly-traded entity to a private subsidiary of Lone Star. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the acceleration of the target’s long-term growth initiatives within a private equity framework, allowing for a concentrated focus on operational actions and product quality without the constraints of public market volatility. By integrating the target’s innovative product portfolio with the acquirer’s financial rigor, the partnership aims to solidify the organization's leadership in the nutrition and health infrastructure segments.

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b USD

Revenue range: 1b - 3b USD

EBITDA range: 250M - 500M USD

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